South Slope Events Spotlight: November 29-December 1

Christine Bush

Nov 29, 2013 — 1 min read

We’ve got a little something for everyone this weekend around South Slope. Here’s some of our favorite events taking place in the neighborhood through Sunday:

Theresa Gorella
When: Friday, November 29, 8pm
Where: Freddy’s, 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Street
What: Come out to Freddy’s Friday night for a little country pop from a singer with “songs about the words she couldn’t say, the times she figured it out too late, and the realizations she’s had since.”
How much: Free!

Festive Fifth
When: Saturday, November 30, 6:30-9pm
Where: 5th Avenue from between Dean and 18th Streets
What: See a tree-lighting ceremony, drink free hot chocolate, meet Santa, and support local shops on Small Business Saturday.
How much: Free!

Winter On A Flatbush Farm
When: Sunday, December 1, 1-4pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park
What: Kids can learn how to make a patchwork quilt, watch a master spinster spin wool thread, and enjoy Dutch treats made at an outdoor hearth from a Lefferts family recipe. Be sure to be around at 3pm, when we hear old St. Nicholas will stop by!
How much: $3 suggested donation

Photo via 5th Avenue BID

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